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Alpha Cable Cleats are available for trefoil and single cable applications where moderate to low levels
of short circuit withstand are required. The unique design (patent applied for) allows rapid installation.
Manufactured from extruded aluminium (6000 series) to BS EN 755, the product is lighter and tougher
than the cast product it is designed to replace. The cleats are supplied with zinc plated closing
fasteners.

Alpha Cable Cleat (Single)

ø Nominal +/- 2mm

48.5 mm

Maximum and minimum cable diameter nominal ± 2mm

Testing Information
Alpha Cleats have been tested in line with the European Standard of 'Cable Cleats for
Electrical Installations' BS EN 50368:2003. Typical results are detailed below:

BS EN 50368:2003 Alpha Single Cable

Units /
Properties Classification Application
Classification
Clause Test Data
Cleat Type 6.1, 6.1.3 Composite -
Very Heavy
Impact Resistance 6.2, 6.2.5, 9.3 Classification Pass
(>6.7kg @ 300mm)

Resistance to
kA @ 600mm centres 92 (Peak)
Electromechanical 6.3, 6.3.2.2, 9.4
Category 2 38.5 (RMS)
Force.

Temperature for
o
Permanent 6.4 C -40 to 60
Application

Application Time
Needle Flame Test 6.5, 10.0 >120
(seconds)
Lateral Load Test 9.2 Newtons (N) 10000
Axial Movement Test 9.5 Newtons (N) 1000

Figure 1 : Short Circuit Test Rig

600 600 600 600 600

18 X ALPHA SINGLE CLEATS FASTENED TO RUNGS USING SINGLE M10 BOLT FIXING AT 600mm CENTRES & 125mm APART

The example shown relates to BS EN 50368:2003 tests only. Other configurations / cleat spacings can be accommodated
dependant on the fault level applicable. Please refer to Ellis Patents for further information.